"Bulls: Chicago could send the expiring contracts of forwards P.J. Brown and Michael Sweetney, with guard Ben Gordon and a first-round pick to Philly for Iverson. Their brass will meet today but appear unlikely to make such a move." Philadelphia Inquirer

"Dallas: The Mavs could send the expiring contracts of Jerry Stackhouse and Austin Croshere, along with point guard Devin Harris. Problem? Owner Mark Cuban loves Harris and doesn't want any debate as to whether it will be Dirk Nowitzki's team." Philadelphia Inquirer

"Boston: Coach Doc Rivers is willing to surrender anyone other than Paul Pierce for Iverson." Philadelphia Inquirer

"Golden State: Mike Dunleavy Jr., Troy Murphy or Jason Richardson would have to come to Philly to make a deal happen, but the Sixers would love to get their hands on Monta Ellis. The Warriors say they're not about to part with Ellis, but everyone talks that nonsense before a deal gets done." Philadelphia Inquirer

"Timberwolves: They barely have anyone the Sixers want, outside of Villanova product Randy Foye. Minnesota swears it's not about to let him go. We'll see." Philadelphia Inquirer

"Clippers: The Sixers shouldn't even talk to them unless they're willing to part with Corey Maggette and Shaun Livingston, which they are not willing to do." Philadelphia Inquirer

"Grizzlies: Eddie Jones' expiring contract is about the only asset the Grizzlies have to offer. Mike Fratello's toupee will fall off trying to coach Iverson." Philadelphia Inquirer

"Kings: Mike Bibby is owed $28 million over the final two years of his contract, but rumors have swirled he could opt out. Plus, Ron Artest loves Iverson." Philadelphia Inquirer

"There was nothing new yesterday on either the Celtics or Sixers front regarding the trade of Allen Iverson. Other teams said to be lining up include the Timberwolves, Clippers and Grizzlies. Though the Celtics have the big contract (Ratliff’s remaining two years) that could help make a trade work, Philadelphia general manager Billy King has indicated in the past that he’s not interested in bringing the oft-injured Ratliff back to Philly." Boston Herald

"I told Billy he should've done this during the summer," former Sixers star Charles Barkley said (about Billy King) yesterday in a telephone interview. "This was only going to get worse. "I tried to tell him, 'You're not going to be any good and the pressure is just going to get worse as the season goes on.' They're not a very good team. They should have known this team was not going to be very good." Philadelphia Daily News.

Said one Sixers source: "There was a time when Billy [King] cared about sending Iverson to a contender, just out of gratitude for all he's meant to this franchise. That time has passed. He ain't thinking about A.I. anymore. At least not on that level."



[Edited by - playa2 on 12-11-2006 02:51]